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The player in question has just two years left to run on his current contract but the Gunners are claimed to have offered him fresh terms to recognise his important contributions to the team.

The 30-year-old has competed at the Olympics three times and has also been a silver medallist at the World Championships for long jump and triple jump.

Footy star Jed Stuart's father has an incredibly hard decision to make as his Raiders try to win their first premiership since 1994.

Tough-as-teak Brisbane prop Ben Talty has been a force off the bench for the Broncos this year, but he's also kicking goals off the field in a very unusual way.

Ronaldo enjoyed a trophy laden spell at Real Madrid which included four Champions League triumphs and two LaLiga titles, but was involved in several clashes with opponents.

Patrick Dangerfield has reflected on what he calls the toughest period of his life, which came after the tragic death of former Adelaide Crows coach Phil Walsh at the hands of his son.

Former Port Adelaide player Callum Hay was convicted of two counts of rape in South Australia's District Court, with the jury hearing distressing evidence about his attacks.

This year's carnival kicks off with the Memsie Stakes Day on August 30 - and racegoers are in for something very different as the action heats up.

Even at the tender age of 19, Ben Gannon Doak knew that he was likely to arrive at a crossroads this summer. There was a decision to be made about what the next step would be in his young career.

Thomas captained both Wales and the British and Irish Lions during his illustrious playing career, becoming the first Welshman to be captained 100 times by his national team.